Overview

Washington State's career passing leader in touchdowns (76) and yards (10,913), Brink's poise and intelligence make him a potential second-day draft pick. Brink lacks the big arm and has only marginal accuracy, but he's a gutty competitor who will fight for a roster spot.

Coached by Marty Johnson at Sheldon High...capped a spectacular career by leading Sheldon to the state championship as a SENIOR...threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 57 more and another score in 31-24 win over Lake Oswego in state title game...tossed four touchdown passes and racked up 384 yards in semifinal victory over Clackamas...threw for 3,946 yards in his final season with the Irish, including 36 touchdowns...earned first team all-league and all-state honors, and was named Oregon player of the year...ranked No. 72 quarterback in the nation by The Insiders...named Northwest Nuggett honorable mention by Tacoma News Tribune...named to Tacoma News Tribune's Western 100...JUNIOR season led team to state title game...threw for over 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns, earning first team All-State honors and Midwestern League offensive player of the year...finished with a record of 35-3 in three years as starting quarterback...also a standout on the baseball diamond...hit a grand slam and pitched a complete game in a contest against Willamette as a junior...earned first team All-Midwestern League honors as pitcher...also lettered in basketball.

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Analysis

Positives: Poised, intelligent quarterback. ... Washington State staff raves about his football IQ. ... Quick delivery and set up. ... Compact delivery. ... Good short- and medium-range accuracy when he gets into a rhythm. ... Feels pressure and is athletic enough to step up in the pocket and keep the play alive. ... Leader on and off the field. ... Only quarterback in Washington State history to beat the rival Washington Huskies three times.

Negatives: Marginal size for the position. ... Lacks prototypical arm strength. ... Streaky passer whose passes too often force receivers to break stride. ... Will try to force the action, throwing passes into coverage. ... Has to wind-up for longer throws. ... Athletically limited quarterback with only marginal technique despite starting 40 games over his career.

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Q & A

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Ray Mavluga

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

Lost

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

"Thriller" by Fall Out boy; "Stronger" by Kanye West; "Beed it out" by Linkin Park; "How bout them Cowgirls" by George Strait; "Roc Boys" by Jay-Z; The song I hope no one finds out about is "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Matthew McConaughey

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

Baseball is my first love.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

Top Chef because I'm a great cook.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Beating Washington in the Apple Cop three out of four years; Off the field, earning a post-grad scholarship from the National Football Foundation.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

Tim Rosenbach. He was my QB coach and helped develop me as a player and a person.